New nanoparticle delivers, tracks cancer drugs
Melbourne: Australian scientists have developed a new nanoparticle which can deliver cancer drugs to specific cells and then stick around to monitor their effect in real time. By understanding how the cancer drug is released and its effect on the cells and surrounding tissue, doctors can adjust doses to achieve the best result. The University of New South Wales (UNSW) chemical engineers synthesised the iron oxide nanoparticle that delivers
Excess omega-3 fatty acids may harm your health
Washington: Excess intake of omega-3 fatty acids - found in fish, walnut and spinach - could alter immune function and affect the body's ability to fight microbial pathogens, like bacteria, scientists, including one of Indian-origin, have warned. &qu
Smokers most likely to think about quitting on Mondays
Washington: Want a friend to kick the butt? Try coaxing them on a Monday!
Mondays are when smokers are most likely to think about quitting, a new study of Google search queries has found. Researchers from San Diego State University, the
Learn photography to keep your ageing mind sharp
Washington: Learning a mentally demanding skill such as photography can improve cognitive functioning in older adults, a new study has found. However, less demanding activities, such as listening to classical music or completing word puzzles, p
Hangovers may up stroke risk
London: Having a hangover may increase a person's risk of suffering a stroke independent of the total amount of alcohol consumed, a new study has warned. The Finnish population-based study found that binge drinking was associated with increased ather
Pregnant women who smoke may weaken babies' immunity
Washington: Moms-to-be who smoke may significantly up their babies' risk of developing respiratory and other infections, a new study has warned. Researchers found that infants of mothers who smoked were 50 per cent more likely to be admitted to a hos
New drugs hold hope for dementia sufferers
Washington: Scientists have developed new drugs that may halt the brain-destroying impact of a genetic mutation behind some forms of Lou Gehrig's Disease and dementia. Johns Hopkins scientists used neurons they created from stem cells known as induce
Single jab to protect against all flu strains
London: A new vaccine which gives lifelong protection against all flu strains could be available within five years, scientists say. Researchers have found positive results in the first human trials of a new vaccine candidate that works even if the vi
Now, blood test to detect gastrointestinal disorders
Los Angeles: Scientists have for the first time developed a blood test to determine if a person is suffering from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), or another serious condition such as Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). Researchers have conclusive
